I like bananas and I like pancakes. If you do as well, take a look at this killer banana protein pancake recipe! To get to this recipe I simply started on a quest for pancakes. These had to meet a specific set of criteria:

• Grain free (Paleo friendly)
• Tastes good enough for the rest of the family to eat
• Keeps me full over an hour
• Easy to make

It took several iterations of this simple recipe to get it just right, but it is finally mastered and part of our regular rotation.

Ingredients are simple; what I have below is for 1 person, if you cook for 3 people, multiply by 3. If you cook for 2 people multiply by 2. You get the idea. As a plan ahead tip, just buy a few extra nanners than you normally would and allow them to ripen to be ready for pancake time. Just warn others in the house not to eat them!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients: (For 1 Serving)

• 1 decently ripe banana
  • (don’t use any banana that has green, make sure there is at least some browning on the peel)
• 2 eggs
  • (ok to use egg whites if you’re not into whole eggs just cut back on the coconut flower a tad)
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • (I use a whey isolate that is grass fed)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1.5-2 tablespoons coconut flour

Instructions:

1. Heat your pan on Low-Med. If using gas, I recommend Low. Spray pan with non-stick coconut spray
2. Smash the banana in a small bowl or measure cup. Leave some lumps you don’t want it super smooth.
3. Add the protein powder, eggs and cinnamon, mix lightly to keep it from getting too smooth
4. Add the coconut flour one tablespoon at a time, judge the thickness to your liking.
5. Pour into evenly sized pancakes (usually makes 4-5 per one person)
6. Cover the pan with the lid to steam the pancake
7. Cook 2-4 minutes, then flip (keep lid off after flipping)
8. Top with your choice of fruit, syrup, etc

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These banana protein pancakes are relatively sweet from the banana so you may not want to add any syrup at all. I like some raspberries or strawberries on top of mine.

Let me know if you try this and how it turns out for you. If you make changes please share too!